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Goes fast, possibly to scare (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

races

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'goes fast' is the definition.
'races' can be an answer for 'goes' (racing is a kind of going). I'm not sure about the 'fast' bit.

'possibly to scare' is the wordplay.
'possibly' is an anagram indicator.
'scare' anagrammed gives 'RACES'.

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(Other definitions for races that I've seen before include "Goodwood events" , "Events at Epsom or Ascot?" , "Operates at excessive speed" , "Runs" , "Speed competitions for various peoples" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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